Phytelephas macrocarpa
Ivory Nut Palm, Ivory Palm
Also known as: Elephantusia macrocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Willd. +17 more
- Elephantusia macrocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Willd.
- Elephantusia microcarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Willd.
- Phytelephas brachelus O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas brachinus O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas brevipes O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas cornutus O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas karstenii O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas longiflora O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa
- Phytelephas macrocarpa subsp. schottii (H.Wendl.) Barfod
- Phytelephas microcarpa H.Karst.
- Phytelephas microcarpa Ruiz & Pav.
- Phytelephas pittieri O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas schottii H.Wendl.
- Phytelephas seemannii O.F.Cook
- Phytelephas seemannii subsp. brevipes (O.F.Cook) Barfod
- Phytelephas seemannii subsp. seemannii
- Yarina microcarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) O.F.Cook
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Phytelephas macrocarpa (commonly known as Ivory Nut Palm or Ivory Palm) is a palm within the Arecaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Panama, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago